water mains and appurtenances

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by  Melissa Foster

SPECIFICATION 331001:
WATER MAINS AND APPURTENANCES

1.1 DESCRIPTION
1.1.1 The following specification covers the design, installation, inspection, testing, and acceptance of
potable water systems. Construction consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, tools, appliances
and materials for performing all operations necessary for the construction and installation of water
mains and service lines, including all piping, valves, valve boxes, fire hydrants, casings, service
lines, appurtenances, complete and ready for operation, as indicated on the construction drawings
and described herein.
1.1.2 The Developer/Contractor must furnish to the County a two-year warranty on the materials,
fabrication, and workmanship of any and all installed pipe and fittings furnished and installed. The
Developer/Contractor must guarantee all work and rectify any defects due to faulty materials or
workmanship during the warranty period. The Developer/Contractor must also pay for damage to
other work resulting from faulty materials or workmanship which occurs within said period.
Warranty periods typically commence upon written acceptance of the component or appurtenance
by the County for ownership and operation. Section 1.6.4 of the Hillsborough County Public
Utilities Water Resources Department (WRD) Technical Manual describes the requirements and
duration of a Warranty Bond for all contributed assets.
1.1.3 All pipeline and appurtenance material in contact with potable water must be NSF-61 Certified.
1.1.4 All Construction plans, project submittals and record drawings must comply with the requirements
of both Section 1 and Section 2 of the Hillsborough County Public Utilities Water Resources
Department (WRD) Technical Manual.
1.2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
• American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE)
• American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
• American Water Works Association (AWWA)
• Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Chapter 62-555
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
• Hillsborough County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 121, Cross-Connection Control and
Backflow Prevention
• Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry (MSS)
• National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• NSF International (NSF)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS
1.3.1 For County-run projects, shop drawings and related manufacturer's product certification must be
made in accordance with the Special Terms and Conditions, Technical Specifications, and
Supplemental Specifications of the Contract for approval prior to purchase or fabrication of the
material by the manufacturer. Additional shop drawings may be required by the Contract, but the
following items that will require shop drawings are brought to the Contractor's attention:
Detail Drawings of all classes of pipe, joints, and fittings.
Detail Drawings of restrained and flexible joints, including test reports to confirm thrust
restraint capacities and restraining mechanism application.
Pipeline laying schedule, for pipelines greater than 12-inch in diameter, tabulated and
referenced to construction line and grade controls shown on plans, with station, offset
and elevations. References must be provided for pipe fittings, valves, service
connections and other important features of the pipeline.
Detail Drawings showing the location and plan views of all Jack and Bore pits (see also
Specification 330524), and Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) pits (see also
Specification 330523).
Service Connections.
Valves and Valve Boxes.
Fire Hydrants and Assemblies.
All Appurtenant Items.
Contractor’s plan to record and electronically monitor every fusion joint for all fusible
PVC installed. The plan must include the names of the fusion technicians and
certification(s), a description of the equipment to be used, and logged information for
each joint must include proposed heat plate temperatures, and fusion heating/cooling
times and pressures, etc.
Contractor’s plans for flushing and testing all supplied water system piping.
1.3.2 Certification and test reports for the materials, manufacturing, and testing of the types of pipe
supplied must be performed and furnished by the pipe manufacturer/supplier in accordance with
the latest standards of the industry as referenced in Part 1.2 herein.
1.3.3 Shop drawing submittals for items listed in Appendix B, the Pre-Approved Products List, do not
require material certification.
1.3.4 Submit a copy of any design exception prior to installation. Design exceptions are issued by the
Utility Design Section Manager. Any deviation from these specifications requires a design
exception.
1.4 RELATED WORK
• All Specifications of Division 03
• All Specifications of Division 33
• Hillsborough County Public Utilities Water Resources Department Technical Manual
• Hillsborough County Utility Accommodation Guide and Rights of Way Use Procedures
Manual (UAG)
• Hillsborough County Transportation Technical Manual
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2.1 LINE SIZING CRITERIA
2.1.1 The pipe sizing design criteria for water distribution systems must as a minimum provide 100% of
the combined peak hour (maximum day demand rate) plus fire flow. Refer to Section 3 of the
Technical Manual for flow criteria and peaking factors.
2.1.2 The allowable minimum service pressure under said design condition must not be less than 20 psi
(pounds per square inch), or 35 psi in a transmission line.
2.1.3 Design flows and method of computation must be submitted to Development Services Department
(DSD) for review by the Public Utilities Water Resources Department Infrastructure Planning
Team at the time of the preliminary plat or site plan submittal, or at the time of the Master Plan
submittal.
2.1.4 Minimum pipe size: The minimum pipe diameter for distribution mains not serving fire hydrants
or fire hydrant branches must be four inches. The minimum diameter for distribution mains serving
fire hydrants and fire hydrant branches must be six inches.
2.2 LINE ROUTING
2.2.1 The primary feed for the water distribution system for a residential or commercial subdivision must
be routed within County road right-of-way, A secondary feed may be routed within a utility
easement that is dedicated to the County (design exception), only if there is no road right-of-way
available. Multiple points of connection may be required in order to minimize service outage in
emergencies, repairs, etc., or to improve fire protection and water quality.
2.2.2 Points of Connection to existing transmission mains (line sizes greater than 16 inches in diameter)
require special review and consideration. Refer to Part 4.17 listing requirements for all connections
to existing water mains.
2.2.3 The Engineer of Record must utilize Level “A” SUE work (locates) to design all points of
connection. Level “A” SUE must comply with the definition by ASCE 38-02 as adopted by FDOT.
2.2.4 When the point of connection is an asbestos line, the WRD Utility Coordination Team must be
contacted to work out the details at the connection point.
2.2.5 The County requires a project’s off-site infrastructure to be extended beyond the point(s) of
connection in the right-of-way to the extent of the development's property. As a minimum, at the
entrance to the project, the off-site main extension must be extended within the right-of-way with
a valve and one length of pipe with a restrained cap.
2.2.6 Lines crossing arterial roads, collector roads, and any single-access entry to a subdivision,
traditional neighborhood, or commercial driveway must be cased. The casing must extend two feet
beyond the back of curb, or eight feet from the edge of pavement including paved shoulders. Refer
to the Hillsborough County Utility Accommodation Guide and Right of Way Use Procedures
Manual (UAG)

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2.2.7 All crossings of arterial and collector roads must be by jack and bore, unless an alternate installation
method is approved by Right-of-Way Permitting, or the Governing Authority for the road.
2.2.8 For projects where the proposed improvement is over existing water lines, all pipe material not
meeting the currently approved specifications will require replacement and relocation.
2.2.9 Minimum water line clearance from the property line is five feet.
Where a sidewalk is located at the ROW line, the water main must be installed eight (8)
feet (min) from the property line. For lines six inches and greater in diameter, the line
must be installed 10 feet (min) from the property line to facilitate fire hydrant installation.
If the line is within an easement, it must be installed in the center of the easement. See
Public Utilities Technical Manual, Section 2.2.4, for additional design requirements for
pipe installations in an easement.
2.2.10 Where inverted crown roads are installed, all utility infrastructure will be private.
2.3 DEPTH OF COVER
2.3.1 Cover as measured from finished grade to top of the pipeline must be a minimum of 36 inches for
pipe diameters up to and including 12 inches. Depth of cover for pipes 16 inches or greater in
diameter must be a minimum of 48 inches. For all diameters, depth of cover in FDOT or County
arterial road right-of-way must be 48 inches.
2.3.2 When automatic air release valves are required for pipe diameters up to and including 12 inches,
the depth of cover of the entire line must be increased to a minimum of 48 inches (enough to
maintain the valve vault flush with the existing or proposed grade). See Specification 331002,
Exhibit W-8A through W-8D for ARV details and required depths of bury.
2.3.3 For road improvement projects (road widening, turn lane additions, and storm water improvements,
etc.) where the road is currently built, or will be built, over existing water lines, the depth of cover
must be 48 inches (minimum) from top of pipe to the finished road surface. If depth cannot be
maintained, or if the existing pipe material does not meet the currently approved specifications, the
water line must be replaced or relocated as determined by the County.
2.4 PROTECTION OF POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS
2.4.1 General
There must be no physical connection between the public water system and any private
water supply, any wastewater or reclaimed water line, or any appurtenance of a
wastewater or reclaimed water line that would allow the passage of any sewage,
untreated, or polluted water into the potable public water system. Refer to Hillsborough
County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 121, Cross-Connection Control and Backflow
Prevention for more information about cross-control measures.
Potable water mains must not be installed in the same trench with, or within conflict
structures containing, reclaimed water mains, sanitary sewers, sanitary force mains, or
storm water systems.
When the required horizontal and vertical separations cannot be maintained, a design
exception must be obtained from the Utility Design Section Manager prior to
construction commencement.
All distances are defined as and must be measured from face to face.
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2.4.2 Horizontal Separation:
Water mains must be laid to provide a minimum horizontal separation of 10 feet from
any existing or proposed wastewater line (gravity or force main).
A minimum separation of three feet must be maintained between potable water mains
and any existing or proposed reclaimed or storm water lines.
A minimum horizontal separation of three feet must be maintained between potable
water mains and all other underground utilities, except as listed in 2.4.2.1 above. Refer
also to UAG Section 5.4.
For service lines, a minimum of five feet must be maintained between a potable water
line and a gravity lateral.
2.4.3 Vertical Separation:
Water mains crossing other pipelines and utilities must be laid to provide a minimum
vertical distance of 18 inches. This must be the case where the water main is either above
or below the other pipelines.
Water main crossings below other pipelines should be avoided whenever possible.
At crossings, one full length of water pipe must be located so both joints will be as far
from the other pipelines as possible.
2.5 CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
2.5.1 Backflow Prevention Assemblies must be installed at all connections to Hillsborough County’s
water distribution system in accordance with Chapter 121 of the Hillsborough County Code of
Ordinances, Part B, Public Utilities (Chapter 121).
2.5.2 All rules, regulations and procedures necessary to administer and enforce the provisions of cross-
connection control are established in Chapter 121, which is incorporated herein and made a part
hereof.
2.5.3 Backflow Preventers must be installed in compliance with applicable governing authorities, and in
accordance with Specification 331002, Exhibits W-1A through W-1G, and W-2.
2.5.4 Where auxiliary water sources are present on a Residential property, dual check backflow devices
(as a minimum) are required. Refer to Chapter 121for additional guidance.
2.5.5 All Construction Site connections to Hillsborough County’s water distribution system must be
protected by a Backflow Assembly. Backflow Protection must remain in place until the
Development or Project Site water systems have had all the following items submitted and accepted
by DSD.
Acceptance through written approval by the Department of Health;
Final Inspection by Public Utilities Water Resources Department employees is
completed, confirming there are no potential or existing health or safety conditions
present which could place Hillsborough County in violation of pertinent State
Regulations, or could impair, contaminate or in some fashion render Hillsborough
County’s water distribution systems unstable, or unsafe.
Acceptance and placement of the distribution system under the legal control of
Hillsborough County’s Public Utilities Water Resources Department.

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2.6 METERS AND METERING ASSEMBLIES
2.6.1 All meters and meter boxes must be compliant with the existing Hillsborough County AMI system.
2.6.2 Except for dedicated fire service connections, water lines serving commercial and industrial
facilities must be metered. All connections must be equipped with a backflow assembly as required
by Chapter 121. Refer also to Specification 331002, Exhibits Numbers W-1A through W-1H.
2.6.3 Meter size must be dependent upon flow characteristics. The design Engineer will size the meter
or meters subject to approval by WRD Planning Team.
2.6.4 For three-inch and larger meters, a capped tee with a two-inch threaded plug must be installed
immediately downstream of the meter for use as a test port. Refer to Specification 331002, Exhibits
W-1C to W-1F for location and orientation of the test port.
2.6.5 Meters three-inch and larger shall be evaluated to determine if a strainer is required by the
manufacturer.
2.6.6 A master meter assembly (meters three-inch and larger) must be directly accessible by boom truck
off the County right-of-way or by an interior access road/driveway. The meter assembly must not
be blocked by a wall or gate. The access road/driveway must be a minimum width of 12 feet. All
access roads must comply with the Hillsborough County Transportation Technical Manual, and
FDOT requirements. The access must allow the County to drive a truck alongside the length of the
meter assembly.
2.6.7 The elevation of the meter concrete slab must be higher than the immediate surrounding area (two
inches minimum). The meter assembly must be located so there is no sheet flow over the slab.
2.6.8 A five-foot “landscape free” buffer must be maintained around the meter slab. Do not mulch
around the slab. Do not install any landscape that will hinder access in the future to the meter
assembly.
2.6.9 Meter assemblies located above ground and within a vehicle traffic area (parking lot, driveway, or
within 15 feet of the edge of pavement or back of curb) must be protected by bollards.
For meter assemblies less than three inches, the assembly must be protected by a
minimum of four, 4-inch diameter, steel pipe bollards. Refer to Specification 331002,
Exhibit W-1A or W-1B for bollard details for meter assemblies less than 3-inches in
diameter.
For meter assemblies three inches and larger, a minimum of six, six-inch diameter
bollards must be required. Refer to Specification 331002, Exhibit W-1D or W-1E for
bollard details for meter assemblies three inches and larger in diameter.
Bollards must be painted with one coat of rust prohibitive primer and one coat of Safety
Yellow (SAE-AMS-STD-595 #13591) or Ultra White (SAE-AMS-STD-595 #27925)
high grade enamel.
2.6.10 Meter assemblies less than three inches in diameter may eliminate the two-inch gate valve at the
assembly if all the following criteria are met.
An isolation gate valve is located within 10 feet of the meter assembly.
The isolation valve and valve box are located outside of a traffic lane, turn lane, or
driveway.
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A request to eliminate the valve is submitted to DSD with the Construction plans.
2.6.11 The above ground portion of the meter assembly (including the fire service line) must be painted
with an approved paint for above grade piping, fittings and valves found in Appendix B (for NACE
Classified C5–I Environment) per the paint manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure a service
life of five years. The assembly must be painted with one coat of rust-prohibitive primer and one
coat of Safety Blue (SAE-AMS-STD-595 #15102) high-grade finish paint. Dedicated fire service
assemblies must be painted with one coat of rust-prohibitive primer and one coat of Safety Red
(SAE-AMS-STD-595 #11120) high-grade finish paint.
2.7 SERVICE CONNECTIONS
2.7.1 Water service connections, two-inch and smaller, must be included as part of the construction of
the distribution system and consist of: the corporation stop or tapping valve; the service line; the
meter valve, or if a dual service, a U-branch with meter valves. Water service connections must be
furnished and installed as shown in Specification 331002, Exhibit W-3A through W-3G, and as
specified herein.
2.7.2 Water service connection taps and service saddles must be at least 18 inches apart. Two-inch
service connections are considered non-residential (commercial) and require a two-inch
isolation/tapping valve at the point of connection.
2.7.3 Dual service near-side residential connections serving two lots are allowed only where County
reclaimed water service is readily available. When a dedicated irrigation service meter is installed
for an individual residence on the potable water system, either a separate individual line must be
installed for the irrigation service, or a dual service single lot connection must be installed with the
residential meter on the left and the irrigation meter on the right (when facing the house).
2.7.4 All near-side residential services must be one-inch polyethylene (HDPE) for both single and dual
services.
2.7.5 All far-side residential services of any type must be single one-inch HDPE tubing with individual
service connections for each lot.
2.7.6 Far-side residential service lines crossing under pavement must be installed in a two-inch PVC or
HDPE sleeve at a minimum depth of three feet below pavement. A single three-inch sleeve may be
used to encase two, one-inch service lines. The sleeve must extend a minimum of 24 inches beyond
edge of pavement or, if present, curb and gutter.
2.7.7 Common area services two inches and smaller are considered non-residential and must utilize a 2-
inch tap and tapping gate valve. The EOR can downsize the service line to 1-inch, as determined
by their flow calculations. Regardless of the service line size, far-side common area service lines
must be sleeved in 4-inch diameter PVC. Common area service lines larger than 2-inch are
considered and must be treated as commercial connections.
2.7.8 Within a residential subdivision, a four-inch PVC sleeve must be used for any two-inch service line
and where any size far-side residential service is longer than 50 feet in length (such as across a cul-
de-sac).
2.7.9 Service connections must utilize a tapping or service saddle. Direct taps onto lines is not allowed.
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2.7.10 Non-residential/Commercial Services two-inch and smaller must use two-inch polyethylene
(HDPE) tubing from the service tap up to the meter assembly. Where non-residential services are
re-located or require replacement, or where a service changes from residential to non-residential,
the service and tap must be upsized to 2” minimum.
2.7.11 No trees or shrubs must be planted within five feet of a service meter.
2.7.12 Water service lines and building sewer laterals must maintain a five foot separation per the Florida
Plumbing Code. For locations where this separation cannot be maintained, refer to the latest edition
of the Florida Plumbing Code for guidance.
2.8 FIRE HYDRANT SPACING, LOCATION, AND FLOW
2.8.1 Manufacturing and Industrial Areas: Fire hydrants must be placed every 300 feet along the right-
of-way with a maximum distance of 150 feet to the last lot. The maximum distance from a hydrant
to a building must comply with the Florida Fire Code The minimum required fire flow must be
1000 gallons per minute (gpm), provided by either: 1) each hydrant individually, or 2) multiple
hydrants flowing simultaneously (aggregate fire flow of all hydrants within 1000 feet of a building).
The required fire flow must be determined by the County Fire Marshal’s Office as part of the
preliminary plan review process. Hydraulic capacity of the system may be able to provide fire flow
above the 1000 gpm minimum, but any required fire flow not provided by the system must be
provided onsite.
2.8.2 Commercial and Apartment Areas (residential multifamily): Fire hydrants must be placed every
500 feet along the right-of-way with a maximum distance of 250 feet to the last lot. The maximum
distance from a hydrant to a building must comply with the Florida Fire Code. The minimum
required fire flow must be 1000 gpm, provided by either: 1) each hydrant individually, or 2)
multiple hydrants flowing simultaneously (aggregate fire flow of all hydrants within 1000 feet of a
building). The required fire flow must be determined by the County Fire Marshal’s Office as part
of the preliminary plan review process. Hydraulic capacity of the system may be able to provide
fire flow above the 1000 gpm minimum, but any required fire flow not provided by the system
must be provided onsite.
2.8.3 Residential Areas (detached single family dwellings): Fire hydrants must be placed a maximum
distance of 500 feet apart along the right-of-way with a maximum distance of 500 feet to the last
lot at the end of the street. The maximum distance from a hydrant to the building must comply
with the Florida Fire Code. The minimum flow from each hydrant must be 750 gpm.
2.8.4 Other Areas: Fire hydrants must be placed a maximum of 1000 feet apart, along the right-of-way
of rural roads or other areas, as approved by the County on a case-by-case basis.
2.8.5 Location Criteria
Hydrants must be located within one foot of the side lot lines, between adjacent
properties. Hydrants must not be located within one pipe length (20 feet) of an
intersection corner.
Hydrants must be a minimum of 24 inches from the edge of right-of-way in areas without
sidewalks, and a minimum of six feet from the edge of right-of-way in areas with
sidewalks. Fire hydrants must be located not more than 12 feet from the fire department
access road.
The pumper discharge will face the nearest roadway. Refer to Specification 331002,
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Exhibits W-5A through W-5D for further clarification.
No object(s) may be placed or constructed near a fire hydrant that would obscure the
hydrant from full view or would in any other manner hinder the Fire Department from
gaining immediate access to the fire hydrant. Per Florida Fire Code (NFPA 1), clearances
of 60 inches (5 feet) in front of the fire hydrant, and 36 inches (3 feet) to the sides and
rear of the hydrant must be maintained.
Hydrants must be a minimum of four feet from the face of the curb to the front nozzle of
the hydrant (FDOT Design Manual Table 215.2.2 and section 215.2.8). For cul-de-sacs,
the fire hydrant must be positioned at the entrance to the cul-de-sac. If the cul-de-sac
exceeds 150 feet (as measured from the intersection to the center of the cul-de-sac)
another hydrant must be installed within 150 ft of the center of the cul-de-sac. See
Specification 331002, Exhibit W-6B and W-6C.
Lateral offset criteria of hydrants on flush shoulder roadways must be outside the clear
zone per FDOT Design Manual Table 215.2.2 and section 215.2.8.
Hydrants within paved areas must be protected by bollards of four-inch (minimum) steel
pipe, three feet above and below grade, filled with concrete, set in a cubic yard of
concrete, and place as required. Bollards must be painted Safety Yellow (SAE-AMS-
STD-595A #13591).
The location of new fire hydrants must be identified with a blue reflective pavement
marker installed on the roadway. The reflective marker must be located perpendicular
to the hydrant, in the center of the lane closest to the hydrant.
There must be a 24-inch (minimum) separation between the hydrant valve outlet and the
inlet of the fire hydrant assembly, excluding where the spool pieces are inserted in the
hydrant valve and the fire hydrant assembly shoe, as shown in Specification 331002,
Exhibits W-5A through W-5D.
2.9 SYSTEM VALVES AND VALVE LOCATION
2.9.1 Valves and roadway boxes must be provided for all branch connections (three valves on a tee, four
valves on a cross), fire hydrant stubs, and other locations as required to facilitate operation of the
distribution system. All valves must be installed at the tee, cross, or point of connection. An in-
line isolation valve must be installed wherever a fire hydrant tee is placed. Refer to Specification
331002, Exhibit W-5A and W-5B, Note 6.
2.9.2 Valves must be placed so that the maximum allowable length of water main required to be shut
down for repair work must not be more than 500 feet in commercial, industrial, multi-family, or
residential districts, and 1,000 feet in other areas.
2.9.3 The temporary end of all water main extensions or water mains ending at a project phase must have
a valve and valve box installed with a blow-off assembly (Specification 331002, Exhibit W-6A,
and Part 2.10, herein).
2.9.4 Valves must be readily accessible and located in an area not subject to flooding. Valves must not
be located below the top of bank, within a storm water ditch or within a swale.
2.9.5 Valves must not be located in ADA (American with Disabilities Act) ramps, or in curbs.
2.9.6 If a valve falls in a driveway, sidewalk, or other pavement, the valve box cover must be a “long
skirt” designed to reduce the risk that the valve cover will flip. The valve box must be set so it is
not a tripping hazard and must be flush with the concrete/pavement. The valve box must be set to
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ensure that the operating nut is accessible and will operate.
2.9.7 Butterfly valves are not acceptable for use in water service.
2.10 PIPE, FITTINGS, AND APPURTENANCES
2.10.1 Distribution mains outside of residential subdivisions (within the right-of-way or within an
easement), or along a collector or arterial road must be constructed of ductile iron pipe (DIP).
2.10.2 All transmission water mains (defined as pipe sizes greater than 16-inch) must be constructed of
ductile iron pipe.
2.10.3 Distribution systems within a subdivision, pipe sized 12 inches and less, must be either polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) or DIP.
2.10.4 No 10-inch or 14-inch diameter pipe must be used.
2.10.5 All fittings must be ductile iron and comply with the requirements of Part 3, herein.
2.10.6 All buried ductile iron pipe (including pipe inside of casing), valves, and fittings must be
polywrapped.
2.10.7 The water system is a closed system. All pipe ends must be capped or plugged.
2.10.8 Aerial Crossing Pipe must be ductile iron. Above grade piping must be Class 53 (minimum).
2.10.9 Restrained Joints
Restrained joints must be installed wherever water main pipe alignment changes
direction.
The length of pipe to be restrained, and the actual length that is restrained during
construction, must be noted on the design and record drawings, respectively. Restrained
joints must be designed with a Trench Type (per ANSI/AWWA C600 or C605) no higher
than Type 3, a Safety Factor no less than 1.5, and a Design Pressure no less than 150 psi.
When designing for length of restraint, valves must be considered as a “dead end plug”.
Shop drawings from the manufacturer must be submitted to and approved by the
Engineer prior to actual construction. Refer also to Part 1.3, herein.
Thrust blocks are not allowed.
When Exhibit W-7A is used, the Design Engineer of Record must fill out the entire
restraint table as applicable for their project.
2.10.10 Air Release Valves (ARVs)
ARVs, or fire hydrants, must be specified at high points where air can accumulate in new
or altered water mains.
Manual ARVs are preferred, over automatic ARV’s. For Transmission mains and
Limited Access Mains a locate ball and above grade locate signage is to be installed so
the manual ARV’s can be readily located.
Automatic ARVs must not be used in situations where flooding of the ARV manhole
may occur.
Air release valves must not be placed in, or adjacent to driveways.
Construction plans and record drawings must include ARV stationing on both the plan
and profile views.
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